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Description :
cholesterol
18 plants found in 18 reference(s) :
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(020x), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(060), H(078), H(082), H(091), H(095), H(094), H(152), H(157), H(175), H(186)
Recipes :
H(091), H(186), onion bulb serves as a stimulant and expectorant
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
alubarha (Bini); oyim mbakara (Efik/Ibibio ) ; yabasi (Igbo) ; alubosa (Yoruba) ; red onion (English)
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) :
Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title :
Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012)
http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms :
H(006), H(060), H(107), H(179)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, infusion of 15 ombelles dans un litre d’eau, VO un verre par jour jusqu'à guérison
H(060) hypercholestérolémie, VO. à jeun , 1 ombelle dans un ¼ litre d’eau froide
H(107) typhoid fever, fumigation d’ombelles
H(107) typhoid fever, fumigation of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), of leafy stems of Marrubium vulgare (marrube blanc), of Ammi visnaga (ombelles of khella), of Eugenia caryophyllata (clous of girofle) , leaves of Brassica rapa (navet), of Allium cepa (oignon) and sardine heads
H(179) kidney stones, decoction of la plante entière
H(060) hypercholestérolémie, VO. à jeun , 1 ombelle dans un ¼ litre d’eau froide
H(107) typhoid fever, fumigation d’ombelles
H(107) typhoid fever, fumigation of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), of leafy stems of Marrubium vulgare (marrube blanc), of Ammi visnaga (ombelles of khella), of Eugenia caryophyllata (clous of girofle) , leaves of Brassica rapa (navet), of Allium cepa (oignon) and sardine heads
H(179) kidney stones, decoction of la plante entière
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name :
khella (French), bachnikh (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) :
Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title :
Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc)
Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms :
H(006), H(060), H(107), H(179)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, infused 15 umbels Ammi visnaga in a liter of water, one glass a day up to have normal faeces
H(060) hypercholesterolemia, one umbel macerated in ¼ liter of cold water (12 hours) to take on an empty stomach
H(107) typhoid fever,fumigation of Eucalyptus globulus leaves or stems with leaves of Marrubium vulgare, of umbels of Ammi visnaga, cloves of "Eugenia caryophyllata", of turnip leaves "Brassica rapa", onion "Allium cepa" and sardine heads
H(179) kidney stones, whole plant decoction
H(060) hypercholesterolemia, one umbel macerated in ¼ liter of cold water (12 hours) to take on an empty stomach
H(107) typhoid fever,fumigation of Eucalyptus globulus leaves or stems with leaves of Marrubium vulgare, of umbels of Ammi visnaga, cloves of "Eugenia caryophyllata", of turnip leaves "Brassica rapa", onion "Allium cepa" and sardine heads
H(179) kidney stones, whole plant decoction
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name :
khella; bachnikha
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HR 10
Author(s) :
Rivière, C., J.-P. Nicolas, M.-L. Caradec, O. Désiré & A. Schmitt
Title :
Les plantes médicinales de la région nord de Madagascar : Une approche ethnopharmacologique
Ethnopharmacologia, n°36, novembre, pp. 36 - 50. (2005)
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(008), H(060), H(095)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, H(060), decoction of yellow leaves, VO.
H(095), fruits and seeds boiled or roasted, VO.
H(095), fruits and seeds boiled or roasted, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (North region)
Vernacular name :
finesy
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HR 53
Author(s) :
Randriamiharisoa, M. N. , A. R. Kuhlman, V. Jeannoda, H. Rabarison, N. Rakotoarivelo, T. Randrianarivony, F.Raktoarivony, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
Medicinal plants sold in the markets of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2015) 11:60
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0046-y
Symptoms :
H(006), H(013), H(015x), H(060), H(091), H(104), H(111), H(113), H(126), H(171), H(179)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation,H(013) boils, H(015x) albumin, H(060) high cholesterol, H(091) asthenia, H(104) pelvic pain, H(111) burns, H(113) rheumatism, H(126) hepatitis, H(171) diabetes, H(179) kidney stones,leaves of Azadirachta indica, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (markets of
Antananarivo)
Vernacular name :
nimo
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HP 11
Author(s) :
Potel, Anne-Marie
Title :
Les plantes médicinales au Sénégal. Study report of Anne-Marie Potel, accomplished at Nguekokh (Senegal), 2002.
Registered in the chapter "Grey Littérature "of the PRELUDE data bank
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/senegal.bourbonnais/Anne%20marie.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(037), H(051x), H(057), H(060), H(077), H(099), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(126)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, H(008) amoeba dysentery, H(051x) yellow fever, H(099) calming, roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, RNS.
H(057) goiter, leaves, ONS
H(006) emeto-purgative action, H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, pulmonary pains, H(077) nausea, H(100) syphilis, bark, H(155) tonsilitis, RNS.
H(006) laxative, H(060) diminish the cholesterol, H(113) rheumatisms, H(126) icterus, fruits, RNS.
H(103) caries, clean calcarous teeth, branch with leaves, RNS.
H(057) goiter, leaves, ONS
H(006) emeto-purgative action, H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, pulmonary pains, H(077) nausea, H(100) syphilis, bark, H(155) tonsilitis, RNS.
H(006) laxative, H(060) diminish the cholesterol, H(113) rheumatisms, H(126) icterus, fruits, RNS.
H(103) caries, clean calcarous teeth, branch with leaves, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
sump (Wolof), ségéné (Bambara), modèl (Serere), séréné (local French)
Bidens pilosa L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HN 42
Author(s) :
Nicolas J.-P.
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Nord de Madagascar. Ethnobotanique antakarana et informations scientifiques 296 p. (2012)
Editions Jardins du monde 15, rue saint Michel - 29 190 Brasparts
www.jardinsdumonde.org
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(051)
Recipes :
H(027y) care after childbirth, decoction of leaves of Bidens pilosa
H(051) fevers, decoction of leaves
H(058) makes you lose weight, H(060) cholesterol. H(151) hypotensive, RNS
H(095) food, young leaves are used to prepare romazava ( stew with bredes mafane)
H(126) jaundice, decoction of leaves of Sorghum bicolor of Bidens pilosa (villebagae), VO.
H(051) fevers, decoction of leaves
H(058) makes you lose weight, H(060) cholesterol. H(151) hypotensive, RNS
H(095) food, young leaves are used to prepare romazava ( stew with bredes mafane)
H(126) jaundice, decoction of leaves of Sorghum bicolor of Bidens pilosa (villebagae), VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
agnantialamba, agnantraka (Antakarana), anantsinahibavy, anantsinahy, traka, trakavola, villebagae (Malgache), herbe à aiguille, sornet (French), cobbler’s pegs, spanish needle (English)
Reference HR 10
Author(s) :
Rivière, C., J.-P. Nicolas, M.-L. Caradec, O. Désiré & A. Schmitt
Title :
Les plantes médicinales de la région nord de Madagascar : Une approche ethnopharmacologique
Ethnopharmacologia, n°36, novembre, pp. 36 - 50. (2005)
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(060), H(091), H(095), H(152)
Recipes :
H(060), H(091) again leaness, leaves decoction, VO.
H(095), leaves decoction, VO.
H(152), leaves decoctions, VO.
H(095), leaves decoction, VO.
H(152), leaves decoctions, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (North region)
Vernacular name :
agnantialamba, agnantraka
Chrysobalanus icaco L. subsp. Icaco :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chrysobalanus icaco L. subsp. Icaco
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(060), H(151)
Recipes :
H(058) weight loss (obese), H(060) cholesterol lowering, H(151) hyperblood pressure, leaves of Chrysobalanus icaco subsp. Icaco;, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Muell. Arg.) Pichon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Muell. Arg.) Pichon
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Diplorhynchus angolensis Büttner
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(060), H(068), H(166), H(184)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogen, latex of Diplorhynchus condylocarpon of Saba comorensis, VO.
H(060) bilharziosis, H(166) spasm, roots extract, VO.
H(068) vermifuge, roots extract, VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(184) hydrocele, VO. extract from barks and barks roots of Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia of Afrormosia angolensis (mwanga, muwanga (Kibunga, Kipogoro, Kihehe) of Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
H(060) bilharziosis, H(166) spasm, roots extract, VO.
H(068) vermifuge, roots extract, VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(184) hydrocele, VO. extract from barks and barks roots of Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia of Afrormosia angolensis (mwanga, muwanga (Kibunga, Kipogoro, Kihehe) of Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mto (Kimbunga), mtogo (Kimbunga, Kihehe, Kipogora)
Equisetum ramosissimum Desf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Equisetum ramosissimum Desf.
Family :
Equisetaceae
Reference HL 13
Author(s) :
Lavergne, R. & R. Véra
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle à la Réunion. Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 236 p., (1989)
Symptoms :
H(060), H(162), H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, H(162) diuretic, H(060) cholestérol decoction of Equisetum ramosissimum , VO
Region :
Reunion
Country :
Reunion
Vernacular name :
prêle, herbe sans feuille
Linum usitatissimum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Linum usitatissimum L.
Family :
Linaceae
Reference E5 Nord
Author(s) :
El Azzouzi, F. & Zidane, L.
Title :
La flore médicinale traditionnelle de la région de Béni-Mellal (Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 91:8493 – 8502 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v91i1.8
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(060), H(091)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, seeds of in powder Linum usitatissimum, mélangées au honey, VO.
H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, infusion of the seeds of Carum carvi of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) green anise (Pimpinella anisum) of star anise (Illicium verum) of cultivated linen (Linum usitatissimum) of thyme (Thymus satureioides) of camomille (Chamaemelum nobile), VO.
H(060) seeds in powder, mixed with honey, used to lower the level of cholesterol
H(091) to be overweight, seeds of Colchicum autumnale associated with fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), with green anise (Pimpinella anisum), with cultivated flax (Linum usitatissimum) and gum tragacanth (Astragalus gummifera)
H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, infusion of the seeds of Carum carvi of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) green anise (Pimpinella anisum) of star anise (Illicium verum) of cultivated linen (Linum usitatissimum) of thyme (Thymus satureioides) of camomille (Chamaemelum nobile), VO.
H(060) seeds in powder, mixed with honey, used to lower the level of cholesterol
H(091) to be overweight, seeds of Colchicum autumnale associated with fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), with green anise (Pimpinella anisum), with cultivated flax (Linum usitatissimum) and gum tragacanth (Astragalus gummifera)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (region of Béni-Mellal)
Vernacular name :
zeri’t el kettan (Arabic), lin cultivé (French)
Reference HB 66
Author(s) :
Bouayyadi L., M. El Hafian, L. Zidane
Title :
Étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région du Gharb, Maroc
Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8760 (September 2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v93i1.10
Symptoms :
H(060), H(080), H(104), H(108), H(171)
Recipes :
H(060) regulator of cholesterol, powder of dried and grilled seeds of Linum usitatissimum is used with water, VO.
H(171) diabetes, dried seed, VO. twice a week
H(080) various allergies, powder of seeds, VO. with honey or milk
H(104) intestinal pain, H(108) cooling, powder of associated seeds of Linum usitatissimum of Foeniculum vulgare of Nigella sativa and of Pimpinella anisum, mixed with honey, VO.
H(171) diabetes, dried seed, VO. twice a week
H(080) various allergies, powder of seeds, VO. with honey or milk
H(104) intestinal pain, H(108) cooling, powder of associated seeds of Linum usitatissimum of Foeniculum vulgare of Nigella sativa and of Pimpinella anisum, mixed with honey, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zariât lkatan (Arabic), lin (French)
Reference HM 72
Author(s) :
Mahomoodally, M. F.
Title :
A quantitative ethnobotanical study of common herbal remedies used against 13 human ailments catergories in Mauritus
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines,11(6):1-32 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(060), H(113)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolemia, crush the seeds of Hordeum vulgare and VO. with water or eat with honey.
H(113) inflammation, decoction of Linum usitatissimum, Hordeum vulgare seeds and Illicium verum fruits. VO. 2 to 3 times
H(113) inflammation, decoction of Linum usitatissimum, Hordeum vulgare seeds and Illicium verum fruits. VO. 2 to 3 times
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
graine de lin (local language), flaxseed (English)
Olea europaea L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Olea europaea L.
Family :
Oleaceae
Reference HS 47
Author(s) :
Samoisy, A. K., M. Fawzi Mahomoodally
Title :
Ethnopharmacological analysis of medicinal plants used against non-communicable diseases in Rodrigues Island, Indian Ocean
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 173, 20–38 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.06.036
Symptoms :
H(060), H(151)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolaemia, H(151) hypertension, infusion of 3 leaves of Olea europaea in 1 L of H2O, VO. 1 cup per week
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island (Mauritius)
Vernacular name :
zolive (Rodrigues Creole), olive tree (English)
Origanum compactum Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Origanum compactum Benth.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HB 66
Author(s) :
Bouayyadi L., M. El Hafian, L. Zidane
Title :
Étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région du Gharb, Maroc
Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8760 (September 2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v93i1.10
Symptoms :
H(004), H(018), H(026), H(060), H(091), H(094), H(104), H(108), H(171), H(198)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, injury, powder of Origanum compactum is used as antiseptic and healing
H(018) migraine, inhalation of steam of Origanum compactum of Mentha pulegium of Lavandula dentata
H(026) painful periods, H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, H(108) influenza, cold, H(171) hypoglycémiant, leafy stem in decoction
H(091) fortifying memory and helping concentration, H(104) abdominal pain infusion of the leafy stem
H(094) hemorrhoids, poudre mixed avec l’hile d’olive se met directement sur l’anus
H(198) hair loss, dough prepared from the powder of Origanum compactum of Lavandula dentata of Nigella sativa mélangé with olive oil in whitewashing hair.
H(060) regulator of cholesterol, decoction from Thymus vulgaris et d’Origanum compactum
H(018) migraine, inhalation of steam of Origanum compactum of Mentha pulegium of Lavandula dentata
H(026) painful periods, H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, H(108) influenza, cold, H(171) hypoglycémiant, leafy stem in decoction
H(091) fortifying memory and helping concentration, H(104) abdominal pain infusion of the leafy stem
H(094) hemorrhoids, poudre mixed avec l’hile d’olive se met directement sur l’anus
H(198) hair loss, dough prepared from the powder of Origanum compactum of Lavandula dentata of Nigella sativa mélangé with olive oil in whitewashing hair.
H(060) regulator of cholesterol, decoction from Thymus vulgaris et d’Origanum compactum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zaâter (Arabic), origan (French)
Persea americana Mill. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Persea americana Mill.
Family :
Lauraceae
Reference HM 82
Author(s) :
Mpondo Mpondo, E., J. P. Ngene, L. Mpounze Som, G. Etame Loe, P. C. Ngo Boumsong , J. Yinyang , S. D. Dibong
Title :
Connaissances et usages traditionnels des plantes médicinales du département du haut Nyong
Journal of Applied Biosciences 113: 11229-11245 (2017)
Symptoms :
H(060), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(060, 33) hypercholesterolemia, H(104, 33) gastric ulcer, H(151, 33) hypertension, maceration ou decoction leaves and barks of Persea americana, VO. 1 glass morning and evening during 2 months
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroun (Upper Nyong Department)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Reference HN 44
Author(s) :
Ngene J-P., C. C Ngoule ., C-M. Pouka Kidik, P. B. Mvogo Ottou , R. C. Ndjib, S.D. DIbong, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Importance dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle des plantes à flavonoïdes vendues dans les marchés de Douala est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 88:8194– 8210 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v88i1.6
Symptoms :
H(060), H(099), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolemia, H(104) stomach ache, H(151) hypertension, leaves, barks of Persea americana + leaf of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) et eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), garlic, lemon, maceration, decoction, VO.
H(099) bad nerves, H(151) hypertension, leaves, barks of Annona muricata + avocado leaves (Persea americana) + eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) + lemon (Citrus limon) + lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), decoction, maceration, VO.
H(099) bad nerves, H(151) hypertension, leaves, barks of Annona muricata + avocado leaves (Persea americana) + eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) + lemon (Citrus limon) + lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), decoction, maceration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
fia (Ewondo), avocatier (French)
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HM 72
Author(s) :
Mahomoodally, M. F.
Title :
A quantitative ethnobotanical study of common herbal remedies used against 13 human ailments catergories in Mauritus
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines,11(6):1-32 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(060)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolemia, extract the juice from the leaves and stem of Petroselinum crispum. Administer once weekly.
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
persille (local language), parsley (English)
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HM 72
Author(s) :
Mahomoodally, M. F.
Title :
A quantitative ethnobotanical study of common herbal remedies used against 13 human ailments catergories in Mauritus
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines,11(6):1-32 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(060)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolemia. Prepare a decoction of the stem of Sechium edule. VO. twice weekly.
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
chouchou (local language), chayote (English)
Sesamum indicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sesamum indicum L.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Synonyms :
Sesamum orientale L.
Reference HM 83
Author(s) :
Mpondo Mpondo, E., J. Yinyang , S. D. Dibong
Title :
Valorisation des plantes médicinales à coumarines des marchés de Douala Est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 85:7804– 7823 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v85i1.6
Symptoms :
H(060), H(126), H(151), H(178)
Recipes :
H(060) hypercholesterolemia,soak seeds of Sesamum indicum in water for 15 minutes, drain and grill, VO. (drink 2 or 3 teaspoons, morning and noon)
H(126) iver impairment, decoction crushed seeds, VO.
H(151) high blood pressure, decoction de 0 to 15 gr of seeds, VO. 2 glasses per day
H(178) heart disease, decoction of seeds VO. (consume one tablespoon of seeds three times per day for two to four weeks)
H(126) iver impairment, decoction crushed seeds, VO.
H(151) high blood pressure, decoction de 0 to 15 gr of seeds, VO. 2 glasses per day
H(178) heart disease, decoction of seeds VO. (consume one tablespoon of seeds three times per day for two to four weeks)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroun (markets of Douala East)
Vernacular name :
sésame (local French)
Thymus ciliatus (Desf.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thymus ciliatus (Desf.) Benth.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(060), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(151, 3) antihypertensive, H(171, 3) antidiabetic, H(060, 3) hypocholesterolemic, decoction of the aerial part of Thymus ciliatus, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
dertil
Thymus vulgaris L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thymus vulgaris L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HB 66
Author(s) :
Bouayyadi L., M. El Hafian, L. Zidane
Title :
Étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région du Gharb, Maroc
Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8760 (September 2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v93i1.10
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(038), H(060), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, decoction based on Thymus vulgaris and of Rosmarinus officinalis, VO.
H(037) cough, H(104) stomach pain, H(108) cooling, decoction of dried leaves of Thymus vulgaris
H(038) genital tract of man, H(104) acidity in the stomach, decoction of fresh leaves
H(060) regulator of cholesterol, decoction from Thymus vulgaris and Origanum compactum
H(037) cough, H(104) stomach pain, H(108) cooling, decoction of dried leaves of Thymus vulgaris
H(038) genital tract of man, H(104) acidity in the stomach, decoction of fresh leaves
H(060) regulator of cholesterol, decoction from Thymus vulgaris and Origanum compactum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zâaytra (Arabic), thym (French)